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 Click on the Cut Project With icon on the File Toolbar

 Press Ctrl+Shift+C
 Go to Cut Project With…>Klic-N-Kut Series…

 The following window will open:
Laser Offset: Section 9.02
Resolution: Section 2.10

Select KNK
Model Serial Port and Test
Connection: Section 2.08
Force or Speed cannot
be set here! This is only
applicable to the newer
models of KNK’s. Set
these on the KNK
control panel. Cut Type:
Section 2.07
Multi-cut Setting:
Section 2.05 Start: will initiate the

cutting of shapes sent to
Blade Offset: cut window
Section 2.06

 The above diagram shows the relevant section numbers for each setting. The Start button doesn’t need its
own section as it simply initiates the cut once you have decided upon the other options.
 Select KNK Element/XL/Grand from the drop down menu under Klic-N-Kut Model.
 The movement within the Klic-N-Kut logo can be toggled on and off by left clicking on the logo.

2.03 Force

 The cutting force (also called pressure) greatly affects the quality of the cut. If the force is too low, the
material cannot be cut. If the force is too high, you will get bad cutting (even incomplete cutting at times) and
tearing of the material. Use recommended starting forces for the material you are cutting, test before cutting,
and make adjustments in order to get a clean cut.

 The cutting force ranges from 50 to 500 on the force scale. To change the pressure, use the left and right
“+” and “-“ buttons, while in Online mode.
 Dull blades will need more force than new blades, thus anticipate needing higher force over the course of
the life of the blade.
 When cutting materials that can use either blade, the 45 degree blade needs more force than the 60 degree
blade, because of the extra contact with the material being cut.
 Materials that absorb moisture (such as cardstock, paper, fabric, and chipboard) will need more force (and
possibly more than one pass) if they have been exposed to humidity. One tip is to blow dry these materials
before cutting.
 The following are approximate force settings for a range of materials. Again, remember to use the Test
button on the machine to cut small squares to verify the pressure setting and your blade length are sufficient
for the cut. Also remember to remove the test cut and observe the mat for any cut lines. Decrease the blade
exposure, as needed, to prevent unnecessary cutting into the mat.
 For vinyl, set the pressure setting to around 130-150. Cheaper vinyl, such as cling vinyl, may require a
slightly higher pressure.
 For computer paper and foil, set the pressure setting to around 150-170.

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